A great idea (in the form a beautiful poem) from Enthusiastically, Dawn, (yes! another Dawn to BLESS the blogosphere, just sayin’!!) If you haven’t seen her site, definitely stroll over (her Instagram is fun also). Here’s a thinker for us all today:
Still Water Reflections by Dawn Paoletta
I have an idea…
for you
to keep you from judging your peers,
to help you not criticize your neighbor –
the one who brings out your fears…
that person you just don’t get
yet.
Am I judging my peers, criticizing my neighbor?
Do I? Am I?
I have an idea, for you-
to keep you from logs in your eyes,
to keep you from tripping over them
to guard against compromise,
to help you listen, really listen to another
not just think your thoughts
while they talk
and you supposedly listen,
waiting to interject- and inject your
poison.
Do I listen, really listen?
Does my compassion and empathy rise
or do I just wait to stop pretending
I’m listening?
Do I listen? Do I lie?
I have an idea for you,
to keep you from corrupt
communication
to help you not discuss with others,
what was never meant for discussion.
To keep you from speaking lies, disguised
as truth, masquerading as prayer
but lacking the one thing that matters
before words are ever spoken about another :
love.
Is grace my motive to speak?
Do I love that which I speak of?
Am I guilty of slander or gossip?
Do I hate?
Do I? Am I?
I have an idea, for you-
one to keep you shining like gold,
one to help you reign in your tongue
whether you’re young or old:
Do you grumble under your breath,
murder others with your speech,
excusing your comments and conversation
before you begin to preach?
The words that flow from your mouth,
may seem wise in light of today,
but if you don’t stop the flow,
how can you ever pray?
INSPIRATION with an ATTITUDE 